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Valley Settlement

EIN 81-2401368 · Silt, CO

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

VALLEY SETTLEMENT'S MISSION IS TO WORK WITH FAMILIES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD AND ADULT EDUCATION SO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES CAN THRIVE. VALLEY SETTLEMENT OFFERS SIX TWO-GENERATION PROGRAMS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO EARLY CHILDHOOD AND ADULT EDUCATION, ADDRESS MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH, BUILD LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND CONNECT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH CRITICAL RESOURCES TO ADDRESS EDUCATION, HEALTH, SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH, AND ECONOMIC NEEDS, ALONG WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPORTING PROGRAMS

Income
$4.4 million
Spending
$4.1 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
16.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 71%
Employees
44
Volunteers
52
Highest pay
$249,013, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (10)
  1. $915,831 spent. VALLEY SETTLEMENT'S EL BUSESITO PRESCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY BILINGUAL, MOBILE PRESCHOOL EDUCATION VIA FULLY EQUIPPED CLASSROOMS IN RETROFITTED BUSES, REACHING CHILDREN IN UNDER-RESOURCED NEIGHBORHOODS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE NOT HAVE ACCESS. PARTICIPATING PARENTS ARE ENGAGED AS PARTNERS IN THEIR CHILD'S EDUCATION THROUGH VOLUNTEERISM, HOME VISITS, AND FAMILY NIGHTS. IN ADDITION TO LEARNING HOW TO SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION, PARENTS MAKE SOCIAL CONNECTIONS AND INCREASE ENGAGEMENT IN THEIR COMMUNITY.
  2. $585,313 spent. VALLEY SETTLEMENT'S LEARNING WITH LOVE PROGRAM IS A HYBRID MODEL OF GROUP CLASSES AND HOME VISITS DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES 0-3. THE PROGRAM EQUIPS CHILDREN WITH A STRONG FOUNDATION OF SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING AND ENABLES THEM TO ARRIVE AT PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN READY TO LEARN ALONGSIDE THEIR PEERS. PARTICIPATING PARENTS RECEIVE SUPPORT AND ARE ENGAGED AS PARTNERS IN THEIR CHILD'S EDUCATION THROUGH GROUP CLASSES, HOME VISITS, AND REGULAR FAMILY NIGHTS, AND TAKE-HOME ACTIVITIES. IN ADDITION TO LEARNING HOW TO SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION, PARENTS MAKE SOCIAL CONNECTIONS AND INCREASE ENGAGEMENT IN THEIR COMMUNITY.
  3. $438,612 spent. VALLEY SETTLEMENT'S FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND NEIGHBORS PROGRAM PROVIDES INFORMAL, IN-HOME CHILDCARE CAREGIVERS WITH THE SKILLS AND TOOLS THEY NEED TO ENSURE CHILDREN ARE CARED FOR IN A SAFE, HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT. THROUGH A TWO-YEAR IN-HOME COACHING AND TRAINING PROGRAM, PARTICIPATING CAREGIVERS RECEIVE INDIVIDUAL, IN-HOME COACHING ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, CREATING EMERGENCY PLANS, ADDRESSING ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY CONCERNS, AND MORE. PARTICIPATING PROVIDERS ALSO RECEIVE PERIODIC GROUP TRAINING, INCLUDING CERTIFICATION IN FIRST AID, CPR, AND MORE. PROGRAM STAFF SERVE AS A BRIDGE, CONNECTING CHILDREN TO EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES AND ACCESS TO IN-HOME PRESCHOOL.
  4. $357,702 spent. VALLEY SETTLEMENT'S PARENT MENTOR PROGRAM IS AN ADULT VOLUNTEER PROGRAM HOSTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. PARENT MENTOR VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE IN-CLASSROOM SUPPORT TO CHILDREN AND TEACHERS AND ENGAGE IN WEEKLY TRAININGS TO ENCOURAGE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND LEARN ABOUT COMMUNITY RESOURCES. IN ADDITION TO SUPPORTING SCHOOL SYSTEMS AND ENGAGING IN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, PARENT MENTOR VOLUNTEERS BUILD BRIDGES BETWEEN FAMILIES AND SCHOOL COMMUNITIES.
  5. $321,553 spent. VALLEY SETTLEMENT'S LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAM OFFERS FREE ADULT EDUCATION IN THE SUBJECT AREAS OF ENGLISH, SPANISH LITERACY, MATH, COMPUTER SKILLS, AND MORE. A STRONG CONNECTION WITH COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO PURSUE THEIR GED, HIGHER EDUCATION, AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS TO IMPROVE THEIR EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS. THE PROGRAM ACTS AS A LAUNCHPAD FOR ADULTS LOOKING TO PURSUE THEIR DREAMS AND CREATE BRIGHT FUTURES FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES.
  6. $225,791 spent. VALLEY SETTLEMENT'S FAMILY SUPPORT TEAM OFFERS WRAPAROUND SERVICES TO PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS, ENSURING FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO THRIVE. FAMILY NAVIGATORS CONNECT FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH RESOURCES TO ADDRESS SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH, AND VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS (PROMOTORAS) PROVIDE EDUCATION AND RESOURCE CONNECTION TO FAMILIES AND PREGNANT/POSTPARTUM MOTHERS IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS.
  7. $163,076 spent. VALLEY SETTLEMENT'S ALMA PROGRAM IS A PEER-DELIVERED PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE THAT SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCES ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, AND STRESS AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN AND MOTHERS OF CHILDREN AGES 0-5. USING AN EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACH, BEHAVIORAL ACTIVATION, THE PROGRAM EQUIPS TRAINED COMPAERAS WITH TOOLS TO SUPPORT PARTICIPANTS IN IMPROVING THEIR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. ORIGINALLY DEVELOPED AS A RESEARCH STUDY WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT BOULDER'S DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE, ALMA PROVIDES AN INNOVATIVE MODEL OF PEER SUPPORT FOR WOMEN EXPERIENCING PERINATAL DEPRESSION.
  8. $101,544 spent. VALLEY SETTLEMENT'S EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND PROGRAM PROVIDES COMMUNITYASSISTANCE AND GRANTS FOR RENTAL ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT, MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, AND ACCESS TO FOOD AND FUNERAL EXPENSE SUPPORT TO ENSURE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ARE STABLE AND SUPPORTED DURING TIMES OF CRISIS.
  9. $2,308 spent. VALLEY SETTLEMENT'S SUMMER CAMP PROVIDES FREE SUMMER WORKSHOPS TO ENGAGE YOUTH FROM MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL AGE GROUPS WITH A VARIETY OF CREATIVE AND ENGAGING ACTIVITIES.
  10. OTHER REIMBURSED EXPENSES

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2016.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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